Bottle Lake, Christchurch

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Wondering about something in your neighbourhood?

Whether it's a new building going up or a strange noise you keep hearing, ask your neighbours here.

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2031 days ago

Phone scam

Bruce from Woodend

Hi All.
Just had a phone call saying my broadband is going to be disconnected tonight. Never said who my provider was. them said to find out more press 2.
Shame it wasn't a real person i had my whistle ready.
I Know it was a scam as i am well a head with payments
So be aware and please … View more
Hi All.
Just had a phone call saying my broadband is going to be disconnected tonight. Never said who my provider was. them said to find out more press 2.
Shame it wasn't a real person i had my whistle ready.
I Know it was a scam as i am well a head with payments
So be aware and please pass it around.

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2024 days ago

GARAGE SALE SATURDAY 4 MAY

Ian from Parklands - Marshlands

93 Te Rito Street, Prestons. One mans junk is another mans treasure.
Household items, clothing, footwear, slow cooker, electric frypan and lots more. Great bargains

Negotiable

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2024 days ago

A quick and easy project for the weekend

The Team from Resene ColorShop Shirley

If you’re someone who often looks at abstract art and thinks to yourself “I could do that,” this project will be right up your alley. Use a new frame or recycle an old one. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick … View moreIf you’re someone who often looks at abstract art and thinks to yourself “I could do that,” this project will be right up your alley. Use a new frame or recycle an old one. Make the most of this weekend with this easy step by step project idea from Resene. Find out how to create this quick and easy project yourself

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2026 days ago

Shared site is 'the best of both worlds' for Christchurch boys' and girls' schools

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

The head teachers of Avonside Girls' and Shirley Boys' high schools say their new joint Christchurch campus will offer students "the best of both worlds".

In a New Zealand first, the two single-sex schools will share their state-of-the-art site in Travis Rd but remain separate … View more
The head teachers of Avonside Girls' and Shirley Boys' high schools say their new joint Christchurch campus will offer students "the best of both worlds".

In a New Zealand first, the two single-sex schools will share their state-of-the-art site in Travis Rd but remain separate institutions.

There was an air of anticipation as students arrived on Wednesday to explore the purpose-built facilities for the first time.

2028 days ago

Kiwis need to halve car use by 2050 to sufficiently improve health

Nicole Mathewson Reporter from The Press

New Zealanders need to almost halve their number of car trips to satisfactorily improve our health and wellbeing, a new report claims.

The University of Otago report, Turning the Tide - from Cars to Active Transport, has recommended the Government put targets and legislation in place to reduce car… View more
New Zealanders need to almost halve their number of car trips to satisfactorily improve our health and wellbeing, a new report claims.

The University of Otago report, Turning the Tide - from Cars to Active Transport, has recommended the Government put targets and legislation in place to reduce car use in urban centres from 84 per cent of trips to 45 per cent by 2050.

The report claims two-thirds of car trips made for commuting between 2015 and 2017 were within a comfortable cycling distance (five kilometres or less), while one-third were within a reasonable walking distance (2km or less).

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2026 days ago

Fast burning oregan kindling - UPDATE

Ricky from Burwood

KINDLING FUNDRAISER
As it's cooling down I thought I'd re-post this for my sons.

My sons are off to Australia with their Shirley Boys High cricket team in September and I am making them raise half the cost of their trip.

They have been selling this kindling for a few months now and have… View more
KINDLING FUNDRAISER
As it's cooling down I thought I'd re-post this for my sons.

My sons are off to Australia with their Shirley Boys High cricket team in September and I am making them raise half the cost of their trip.

They have been selling this kindling for a few months now and have sold around 150 boxes with lots of repeat customers who are VERY happy with it.

They have been selling the smaller boxes in the photos for:
1 box =$10
3 boxes = $25
6 boxes = $50 (we can deliver 6 or more boxes)

They only have a few of these smaller boxes left but have been given bigger boxes.

These bigger boxes are:
1 box = $15
2 boxes = $30
3 boxes = $45
4 boxes = $50 (we can deliver 4 or more boxes)

The details are below:
The timber is non treated oregan which we have recycles and cut to length after a landscaper was going to dump them. They can be split in half or used as it is.

They can also be picked up from either Burwood or Harewood (Near Bishopdale)

Its a super cheap price and the oregan burns fast and hot!

They have loads of it all boxed up and ready to go and as mentioned have also sold a lot to very happy people.

First photo is of the small boxes which they have nearly run out of. Next photos are the bigger boxes priced above.

Price: $10

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2026 days ago

Toy box / Storage Box

Claire from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Very sturdy. Approx 110cm across x 54cm high x 62cm wide

Negotiable

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2026 days ago

Skateboard / Longboard

Claire from Swannanoa - Ohoka

Good condition approx 80cm long

Negotiable

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2026 days ago

Supporting Our Young People – May 1st to 31st 👥

The Team from Neighbourhood Support New Zealand

‘The children are our future.’ It’s a well-loved cliché around the world because it’s absolutely true. The hopes and dreams we have for our communities are only as strong as the children and young people who continue to believe in them long after we’re gone.

This month is all about … View more
‘The children are our future.’ It’s a well-loved cliché around the world because it’s absolutely true. The hopes and dreams we have for our communities are only as strong as the children and young people who continue to believe in them long after we’re gone.

This month is all about supporting our young people, to encourage and empower them to not only be the change-makers and community builders of tomorrow but also the best versions of themselves. To listen to their perspective and remember that it’s not just about what we can teach them, but what lessons they can teach us. After all, the recipe for creating healthy, happy children includes a lot of the same ingredients for building safer, more resilient and connected communities.

Want to share your thoughts?

Let us know how you’re supporting young people in your communities this month by tagging us in your posts + using the following hashtag so we can see what you get up to:

#NSNZsupportingouryoungpeople

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2027 days ago

The Resene Upcyling Awards - Last call!

Resene

Last Call for all of you creative cookies and DIY devotees to submit your work in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Remember, it can be an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for. Let us see these creations!

Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene … View more
Last Call for all of you creative cookies and DIY devotees to submit your work in the Resene Upcycling Awards. Remember, it can be an old item you've spruced up or something you've found a completely new purpose for. Let us see these creations!

Submit your entry in the 2019 Resene Upcycling Awards by sharing your upcycled masterpiece with your neighbours. Of course, there are goodies to be won including four prizes up for grabs worth $500 (plus spot prizes). Multiple entries are welcome - don't forget to include your before and after pics and mention any Resene products you've used!
Enter now

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2027 days ago

Winter Raincoat Sz 10yr $15

Colleen from Avondale

Schooltex hooded raincoat size 10 yr $15 (cost $49.95)

EXCELENT CONDITION, only worn twice, before my Grandson out grew it.

Price: $15

2027 days ago

Heat pump repairs and maintenance recommendations

Kelly from Kaiapoi

Hi,
Anyone recommend someone that can repair heat pumps, I have one that won't blow hot anymore, and another that works fine but I would also like to get them both cleaned/serviced.

Thanks

2027 days ago

Save these natives - plant them in your garden

Mei Leng Wong Reporter from NZ Gardener & Get Growing

More than 80 per cent of our native plants occur nowhere else in the world.

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2027 days ago

Feijoas $5 a bag - approx 3kg

Charmaine from Kaiapoi

Pick up 126 Butchers rd
Txt 0273011820
Plenty available

Price: $5

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2027 days ago

A Coffee Grinder for spices

Ian from Belfast

Hi all

Burr verse Blade Grinder
Does anyone have any suggestions please
I am wanting to buy a Grinder for my chili spices
From my research i see that a coffee grinder will do the job well
But A Burr Coffee Grinder is supposedly better than that the Blade Coffee Grinder
 but these are far … View more
Hi all

Burr verse Blade Grinder
Does anyone have any suggestions please
I am wanting to buy a Grinder for my chili spices
From my research i see that a coffee grinder will do the job well
But A Burr Coffee Grinder is supposedly better than that the Blade Coffee Grinder
 but these are far more expensive
I do not want to spend lots of money

Also
Are only dried spices used in a Grinder
or can you Grind fresh spices also
EG Chilies

Thanks
Ian

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